True preventive maintenance for elevator equipment leads to fewer callbacks and lower maintenance costs over time. Elevator equipment combines several complex, interconnected systems involving many moving parts and mechanisms. These powerful, yet delicate; durable, yet precise machines require special care in order to sustain performance and optimize the lifespan of the equipment. Preventive maintenance protects […]
Maintenance Control Program: A Closer Look
Let’s examine the key elements of a well-built Maintenance Control Program. It is important to note that the MCP is not intended to be a one-size-fits-all approach to elevator maintenance. Each unique installation will have particular aspects that will affect its individual MCP. Providing a systematic framework to indicate the frequency of routine services such […]
Maintenance Control Program: A Quantifiable Value
The elevator industry has turned a great deal of attention to the subject of improving routine elevator maintenance in recent years. It is generally agreed that proper maintenance is a key factor in the effort to preserve public and worker safety. However, despite corporate monitoring, updated code requirements, and existing company maintenance plans, there is […]